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Vitamin A Deficiency Test in New York

This page explains the vitamin a deficiency test, what it measures, and how to order it. The Vitamin A Deficiency Test checks the level of Vitamin A in your blood to evaluate potential deficiencies.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test measures the amount of Vitamin A, also known as Retinol, in the blood. Vitamin A is crucial for vision, immune function, and skin health. A deficiency can lead to various health issues if left unchecked.

What it measures

  • Retinol — reflects Vitamin A levels in the blood

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw from a vein in your arm. The sample is then analyzed in a laboratory to determine Vitamin A levels.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test if there are symptoms suggesting a Vitamin A deficiency, such as vision problems or skin issues. It may also be ordered for individuals with conditions affecting nutrient absorption.

Preparation

Preparation may include fasting or avoiding certain foods. Always follow the specific instructions provided by the collection lab.

How results are reported

Results indicate the level of Vitamin A in the blood and whether it falls within the lab's reference range. These ranges can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Sample collection instructions
  • Turnaround time for results

Cities

Vitamin A Deficiency Test in New York communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

New York18,972,871Vitamin A Deficiency TestBrooklyn2,736,074Vitamin A Deficiency TestQueens2,405,464Vitamin A Deficiency TestManhattan1,694,263Vitamin A Deficiency TestBronx1,472,654Vitamin A Deficiency TestBuffalo1,004,655Vitamin A Deficiency TestRochester737,309Vitamin A Deficiency TestAlbany604,077Vitamin A Deficiency TestStaten Island495,747Vitamin A Deficiency TestPoughkeepsie423,386Vitamin A Deficiency TestSyracuse418,875Vitamin A Deficiency TestYonkers209,730Vitamin A Deficiency TestBinghamton146,870Vitamin A Deficiency TestUtica112,948Vitamin A Deficiency TestNew Rochelle80,685Vitamin A Deficiency TestMount Vernon72,855Vitamin A Deficiency TestSchenectady66,809Vitamin A Deficiency TestSaratoga Springs66,290Vitamin A Deficiency TestBrentwood66,035Vitamin A Deficiency TestGlens Falls66,024Vitamin A Deficiency TestElmira63,404Vitamin A Deficiency TestWhite Plains59,452Vitamin A Deficiency TestLevittown52,540Vitamin A Deficiency TestTroy50,717Vitamin A Deficiency TestNiagara Falls48,763Vitamin A Deficiency TestFreeport44,328Vitamin A Deficiency TestWest Babylon43,397Vitamin A Deficiency TestHicksville43,107Vitamin A Deficiency TestCoram41,431Vitamin A Deficiency TestValley Stream40,304Vitamin A Deficiency TestEast Meadow38,078Vitamin A Deficiency TestElmont36,741Vitamin A Deficiency TestCentral Islip36,292Vitamin A Deficiency TestCommack36,252Vitamin A Deficiency TestLong Beach34,820Vitamin A Deficiency TestNew City34,118Vitamin A Deficiency TestHuntington Station34,050Vitamin A Deficiency TestBaldwin33,352Vitamin A Deficiency TestSpring Valley32,953Vitamin A Deficiency TestUniondale32,791Vitamin A Deficiency TestKiryas Joel32,498Vitamin A Deficiency TestFranklin Square32,381Vitamin A Deficiency TestRome32,309Vitamin A Deficiency TestCentereach31,979Vitamin A Deficiency TestIthaca31,819Vitamin A Deficiency TestBay Shore31,488Vitamin A Deficiency TestPort Chester31,317Vitamin A Deficiency TestOceanside31,182Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Tonawanda30,592Vitamin A Deficiency TestMiddletown30,086Vitamin A Deficiency TestJamestown28,818Vitamin A Deficiency TestHarrison28,635Vitamin A Deficiency TestGlen Cove28,187Vitamin A Deficiency TestShirley28,059Vitamin A Deficiency TestWest Islip27,557Vitamin A Deficiency TestMonsey27,359Vitamin A Deficiency TestLindenhurst27,169Vitamin A Deficiency TestHolbrook26,958Vitamin A Deficiency TestAuburn26,913Vitamin A Deficiency TestDeer Park26,803Vitamin A Deficiency Test